HINCKLEY UNITED women kept up their strong start to the season and top the table after a 1-0 win against league newcomers Daventry Town.

The quick passing link-up play from last weekend looked a distance away as Hinckley started slowly and allowed Daventry to match them.

Hinckley had the first chance through Fay Longdon, beating her player but the final shot flying wide of the goal. Daventry upped the pace and boxed the home side in, a ball over the top beat the offside and play the attack through one on one. But goalkeeper Becks Leatherbarrow was quick off her line and pulled off a strong save.

Hinckley fought back and started to pressure the visitors, a free-kick from Mel King led to a shot from Katie Farmer, but the keeper reacted quickly to claim the ball.

Daventry had a goal ruled out for offside as the first half drew to a close, while Katy Farmer fired an effort just over.

As the game restarted the late challenges began to fly in. The injured Longdon was replaced by Rachel Field.

After absorbing a spell of pressure Hinckley upped the tempo. Amy Dennis chased down a clearance, pulled the ball back to Farmer whose fantastic cross was dispatched by Higgins to give them victory.

Hinckley’s next game is at home to Friar Lane and Epworth in the FA Cup first round on Sunday at the Marston’s Stadium. Kick-off: 2pm.